Ammon, ID truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Ammon: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Ammon and Bonneville County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Bonneville County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 330 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Bonneville County compares with Idaho
Bonneville County against Idaho and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Bonneville County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Bonneville County | Idaho | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 20.7 | 37.4 | 49.7 | 45% below the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.3 | 6.1 | 3.4 | 46% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.41 | 0.55 | 0.49 | 25% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.3% | same |
| On snow, slush or ice | 22.3% | 16.0% | 6.2% | 1.4× the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 22.9% | 23.0% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 9.2% | 10.2% | 13.8% | 10% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 43.6% | 40.9% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 17.7% | 22.8% | 24.8% | 22% below the state |
Compared with Idaho, Bonneville County is lower on crashes per 100k residents / yr, deaths per 100 crashes and injuries per crash. It runs above Idaho on on snow, slush or ice.
What stands out in Ammon: US-26 deadliest road: 3 fatal truck crashes within 10 miles of Ammon since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 330 crashes involving commercial trucks in Bonneville County since 2015: 143 people were injured and 12 were killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 13 days.
With 25 truck crashes reported in Ammon since 2015, this page uses Bonneville County numbers for its patterns and comparisons.
When crashes happen
The worst month is September with 10.3% of truck crashes; the quietest is May at 5.5%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 43.6% of truck crashes, against 40.9% across Idaho.
By time of day, 1–2 pm stands out with 11.2% of truck crashes.
22.3% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 16.0% across Idaho.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, US-26 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: US-91 (2), 15th North Rd (1) and 25th East Rd (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage trucks account for 5 of the truck crashes here, or 1.5%, compared with 1.6% in Idaho.
Route planning tips for Ammon fleets
- Build extra time into September routes: it has the most truck crashes here.
- Check whether your routes use US-26, the road with the most fatal truck crashes in this area.
- With 22.3% of truck crashes on snow, slush or ice (above Idaho), plan winter equipment checks early.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Bonneville County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 3 |
| US-91 | 2 |
| 15th North Rd | 1 |
| 25th East Rd | 1 |
| Canyon St | 1 |
| I-15 | 1 |
| US-20 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Bonneville County) |
|---|---|
| US-26 | 88 |
| I-15 | 36 |
| US-20 | 34 |
| Yellowstone | 10 |
| Ammon Rd | 8 |
| 15Th East | 7 |
| Yellowstone Hwy | 6 |
| US-91 | 6 |
Ammon at a glance
| Population | 20,095 |
| Land area | 8.2 sq mi |
| Density | 2,458 per sq mi |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Bonneville County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 35 | +195% | 1.3 |
| 2010s | 24 | -30% | 0.3 |
| 2020s | 28 | +16% | 2.8 |
In the 1990s about 12 truck crashes a year were reported; in the 2020s, about 28. Reporting coverage also changed between these periods. NHTSA counts 0.5 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.8 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Ammon
How common are truck crashes in Ammon?
Since 2015, 330 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Bonneville County (143 injured, 12 killed).
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Ammon?
Since 2015, US-26 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes within 10 miles of Ammon: 3.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Ammon?
Truck crashes in Bonneville County peak in September, with 10.3% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck accidents happen in Ammon?
5 crashes involving garbage or refuse trucks have been reported in Bonneville County since 2015, 1.5% of all truck crashes.
How do truck crashes in Ammon compare with Idaho?
Per 100,000 residents, Bonneville County has 20.7 truck crashes a year; Idaho has 37.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in Ammon?
Paste your stops into the free CurbWaste Route Planner: it scores your route against fatal-crash locations, suggests safer alternatives and flags low bridges.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.